Chicago Fire Department crews battled a roaring fire at a church Thursday afternoon on the city’s South Side.
Crews battled the 2-11 fire at the Renewal Life Church just before 2 p.m. in the 5800 block of South Emerald Avenue.
Thick smoke was seen billowing from the building as flames intensified.
CBS News Chicago
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Moments into the fire, CBS Chicago photographer Alfredo Roman caught the entire building as it collapsed.
It was said that the church was in the process of rebuilding to create a separate sanctuary in the basement.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.